Business & services

So you’ve found the house of your dreams and agreed on both a price and a completion date. Now, you just need to work out how to get your possessions from your old place to your new home.  House removals in uk offer a professional service that can help make moving home easier. A house removal firm will help you get your things out of your old home and into your new one, though the exact service available will vary. Many removal firms will offer a range of services, depending on your needs and budget. For example, you could choose a simple service that requires you to pack up all your belongings in boxes provided by the removals firm, which they will simply move from A to B. Alternatively, you could pack most of your belongings yourself and just leave fragile items to the professionals, or go the whole hog with a full packing service . Similarly, while some companies will simply unload the boxes once you reach your new property, others will help you fully unpack and make the proper...

The team at I & JL Brown share a philosophy not unlike our own at Bazaar Velvet. They aim to ‘guide customers to the item of furniture they have always wanted but could not find’. We are excited to see their fantastic new ranges, which branch out from their usual traditional aesthetic into mid-century style. The I & JL Brown London showroom, only a short step away from us on the Kings Road Chelsea, is a treasure trove of English and French furnishings, antiques and home wear. It also showcases many of our gorgeous designer rugs , regularly selected in collaboration between to the two companies, to complement their beautiful products. We are proud to be associated with such a respected family business and to be featured in their latest photoshoot of stunning English made furniture. Over their 30 years in business, I & JL Brown have established several Herefordshire workshops where their furniture is skilfully built and finished by hand. Much like Bazaar Velvet, they value tr...

Over the past 20 years, Goodweave have been working tirelessly to end child labour in the carpet industry. They take a holistic approach to their work, harnessing market forces to clean up supply chains, promote education and improve conditions for all workers. They have saved over 6,740 children from child labour and given over 25,476 a quality education. GoodWeave provide partners such as Bazaar Velvet Rugs, with the confidence that their rugs will never be made by child labour. Throughout South Asia, nearly 300,000 children are forced to weave rugs for the highly profitable handmade rug industry. Many of them are victim to their family’s debts and are sent off to work in dreadful conditions as young as seven years old. Others were kidnapped or trafficked. These children suffer from malnutrition, impaired vision and breathing, sexual abuse and injuries from using dangerous tools. So why have so many children found themselves in the workplace rather than at school? Few companies woul...

Are you planning a family reunion, wedding, family function, company picnic, tailgating party or sporting event? No matter what the occasion is, you need a good outdoor catering service to take care of everything – from tents and furniture arrangements to backdrops, floral displays, and food. Hiring the best outdoor catering in London can easily transform any outdoor event into what you’ve envisioned it to be. From intimate family celebrations to large-scale company promotion events, an experienced outdoor catering company ensures that your guests are impressed with the arrangements, as well as their culinary art. When choosing an outdoor catering service, you enquire about their food and beverages. You may ask for recommendations from your family or friends about the caterers with the best menu options. When people attend any event, they usually remember where they enjoy their meal the most. Otherwise, you may even search online to find the best outdoor caterers near you based on cus...

If you enjoy driving and meeting new people, a chauffeur could be the ideal career path for you but first, there are a few essential things you’ll need to know. In this article, we’ll explain what the requirements are for chauffeurs, what the pay is like, and some of the pros and cons of being a chauffeur. Understand what a chauffeur Is A chauffeur is a professional driver. As a chauffeur, you might be employed as a driver by a  chauffeur company , or a private individual, or you could set up your own chauffeur business and work for yourself. As a chauffeur, your responsibility will be to collect your clients and safety take them to their destination. You’ll also need to assist them with luggage and maintain your car in-between journeys. Know the requirements To be a  chauffeur in the UK , you need to be over the age of 21 with a clean, valid driving license and no criminal record. You’ll also need a clean bill of health and your eyesight will meet the minimum legal requiremen...

One of the most unique and exclusive ways to travel is by helicopter. Whether you want to take a scenic tour or private helicopter charter  is the only effective way to access your destination, the option to charter a helicopter is becoming highly available. Plus, helicopter rides can be the fastest way to travel to avoid traffic or large natural barricades. If you have access to a heliport or your hotel has a landing pad, you can charter a private helicopter instead of traveling by plane, boat, or taxi. Most commercial helicopters travel approximately 100 miles per hour so you can cover a lot of ground quickly. You can charter a helicopter to visit the Hamptons or one of the surrounding boroughs in New Jersey or Connecticut. It can also be possible to take helicopter trips from downtown New York to the New York airports too. When traveling by helicopter to the Big Apple, you can skip the subway and the sea of yellow taxis. London can be another city that feels nerv...

Street food is often sold from mobile food vans in public spaces like markets and events. It’s quick to order, ready to eat, and should be made from high-quality ingredients. According to chefs interviewed by Food and Drink magazine on trends for 2021, comfort food and old classics like mac and cheese, stews and curries are high on the list. Other popular street food examples include: Mexican burritos and tacos burgers pizza Indian masala dosa bao buns paella Pros and cons of starting a street food business It’s likely that you’ve already got some experience in the catering industry – perhaps in a pub or a restaurant – but now you want to go it alone and be your own boss. As with anything, there’s going to be some pros and cons with setting up your food truck business – so it’s important to do your research. Pros start-up costs are much lower than opening a restaurant low-risk investment with low-cost rents for a market stall space cook and create recipes all the time meet like minded...

T he businessman or woman with a busy work schedule is increasingly relying on a personal chauffeur service in this modern age, allowing them to be productive rather than spending time sat behind the wheel in traffic. Choosing the wrong company for your chauffeuring needs could lead to missing out on important business events because of a lack of preparation and subsequent reliability. During your initial enquiry, you may have queries about the pricing, quality of service provided, the qualifications of your driver, and the vehicles that the company use. To help you better understand how  executive chauffeur hire  works, we’ve compiled a list of helpful hints below when enquiries about your needs. Are the chauffeurs professional and experienced? Reputable chauffeur companies should only hire highly skilled and experienced drivers, so ask what their backgrounds are. If a company is protective of this, it could indicate a lack of experience in their drivers. Certain variables sh...